Proactive Detection by Certik Saves Wormhole Bridge From Potential $5 Million Hack
Certik, a security firm, prevented a potentially disastrous $5 million exploit in the Wormhole cross-chain bridge by identifying a critical bug, showcasing the importance of proactive security practices and the benefits...
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